The Surprising Power Of Minor Rainfall On Connecticut Rivers

I've watched the horrible news come out of Texas over the past few weeks and couldn't help but wonder if a devastating flood like that could happen in Connecticut. It can and has.

Growing up in Waterbury I heard many tales of the flood of 1955 from my parents and grandparents. My grandmother grew up in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Waterbury and they lost everything. The flood of 55 happened due to back-to-back hurricanes saturating Connecticut's riverways, but what we experienced yesterday was just a few showers, right?

Not really, it rained pretty steadily from 1PM through the night last night here in Torrington. According to usgs.org, the Naugatuck River rose from 1.5 feet to 3.5 feet in the past 24 hours. If you think that's nothing, look at these pics.

This is What a Solid Day's Rain Does to the Naugatuck River

I live along the Naugatuck River in Torrington, and I've watched the horrible news that has come out of the Texas floods recently. Could we experience the flooding that happened along the Naugatuck River in 1955 again? Here's what just a solid day of rain does to this normally docile waterway.

Gallery Credit: Large Dave

These 5 Connecticut Insects are Deadly - What You Need to Know

Bugs are disgusting. My skin is crawling just writing this. But some of these creepy crawlies aren’t just gross—they’re downright dangerous. Here are five insects in Connecticut that can seriously harm humans or animals.

DISCLAIMER: Apologies to the entomology community—this is a massive oversimplification of the reality of your beloved insects but hang in there and see if you don't enjoy the ride.

Gallery Credit: Lou Milano